Kent · England
Remedial Sealant in Waldershare
We cover Waldershare for removing failed, mouldy or leaking sealant and putting it right. Old sealant removed completely, joints prepared properly and a one-year guarantee.
- Mould trapped under a layer of silicone
- Sealant that came away because the surface wasn’t prepared
- Leaks that keep coming back after resealing
Remedial sealant in Waldershare
Two decades of sealant work means we recognise most failures quickly. We’re ARBOMaster approved and fully insured, and every remedial job comes with a 12-month guarantee. Typical jobs include products that weren’t meant for the joint and leaks that keep coming back after resealing, on mouldy bath & shower sealant, failed movement joints and botched or over-sealed joints.
Somewhere as small as Waldershare, homes tend to be cottages, farmhouses or converted buildings, with some newer houses too. Movement in older walls and floors tends to show first as cracked grout or split sealant.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you’re covered after we’ve gone.
- Place
- Waldershare (CT15)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Price
- A clear price before work begins
- Call
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
The process
Every visit runs the same way: we check the joints, mask and protect the surrounding surfaces, do the work and clear up. Most jobs take a few hours, depending on how many layers have to come out. In a small place like Waldershare, access is normally the main thing to plan. If the job is outside, mention outbuildings, exposed walls and how to reach them.
- We look at how the sealant has failed and check for movement or a leak path.
- All the old sealant comes out, including any layers underneath.
- Next, any mould is treated and the joint dried.
- We use the right backing and sealant for any joint that moves.
- The new joint is tooled neatly and we explain anything else we found.
Before we arrive
- On commercial sites, let us know about site rules
- Tell us if parking is tricky
- Let us know if you’ve seen damp or leaks
Getting a quote
Every job is quoted individually, so the first step is telling us about yours. Just phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with the details, and pictures are welcome.
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How we quote for remedial sealant
Every job gets its own quote. This is what makes a difference:
- The product the joint needs
- How many areas need sealing
- Working hours on commercial sites
- How easy the joints are to reach
Instead of a standard rate, we price the job in front of us: how many joints, what’s in them now and how we reach them. You will know the price before we begin.
What to tell us for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. When you get in contact, it helps to mention:
- Where the job is, and your postcode
- How we’d reach the joints
- Photos by email, if that’s easy
- What’s wrong with the joints now
It all starts with a short chat. Tell us what’s wrong, where it is and how much there is. Whenever you are ready, call 0345 464 0079 or email us.
When to call us in Waldershare
Using the wrong product is a common cause: acrylic caulk in a wet area, a general-purpose sealant on a moving joint, or an acetoxy silicone on natural stone or some metals. None of them last.
The most common problems we see are:
- Black mould underneath the bead
- Kitchen joints letting water behind the worktop
- Floor or wall movement joints that have failed
- Decorators’ caulk around a bath or shower
Homes close to Church of St Pancras include some older properties, and bathrooms in older houses have often been refitted more than once, with sealant laid over sealant.
What your quote should include
- Whether the sealant suits the joint
- What preparation is included
- Are they insured?
- How long the guarantee is
Can I do it myself?
Sealing over old silicone is the commonest DIY error. Silicone doesn’t stick to old silicone, so it peels away and traps moisture behind it. Everything old must be removed first.
Overfilling a joint is a classic DIY mistake. A heavy bead looks messy and copes badly with movement, and the joint depth matters as much as the finish.
Remedial sealant in Waldershare: local notes
Hard water is the norm across most of the South East, so limescale builds up on sealant, grout and fittings, and it has to be cleaned off before new sealant goes in.
Rented homes near Shepherds Well station change hands often, and failed or mouldy sealant is worth putting right between tenancies, before it turns into a leak. Schools such as Eythorne Elvington Community Primary School are buildings too, and washroom and kitchen sealant there needs the same care as at home, and schools and businesses are part of our work as well as homes.
Waldershare is about 4 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. Every kind of property in Waldershare can book us for remedial sealant. Every job comes with our one-year guarantee. Across Kent, we cover 922 places, and Waldershare is one of them. We also work in Chelmsford, about 50 miles from Waldershare.
Every address in CT15 is within our area for remedial sealant. We also cover the places around Waldershare: Eythorne (1 mile north-east), Coldred (1 mile south-west), Sibertswold (1 mile west), Halfway Street (2 miles west) and Lydden (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (10 miles north-west), Margate (14 miles north), Dover (4 miles south-east), Folkestone (8 miles south-west), Ramsgate (12 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (14 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Waldershare
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The White Horse pub. The nearest railway station is Shepherds Well station, roughly 1.3 miles west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Buckland Hospital (4.2 miles south) and Dover Transport Museum (3 miles south-east).
Questions from Waldershare
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Shepherds Well station?
Yes, we work for letting agents and landlords. Just phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and tell us about the property, and we’ll give you a clear price.
Can you do remedial sealant in Waldershare?
Yes. We work across London and the South East, and Waldershare is part of that. You can ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and let us know what needs doing.
Will there be a smell?
Sometimes, a little. Any smell clears as the sealant cures, and ventilation helps.
Do you offer different sealant colours?
We’ll suggest a colour to suit the surroundings. The choice depends on the product the joint needs.
Do you remove the old sealant?
Yes, always, and completely. New silicone does not stick to old silicone, so the joint is cleaned back first.
Is remedial work guaranteed?
Yes. You get our 12-month guarantee, and we’re fully insured.
How long does the work take?
A little longer than a standard reseal. For most joints, it’s a few hours.
What do you put in the joint?
The product depends on the job: sanitary silicone where it gets wet, and sealants suited to movement or weather elsewhere. We use products from Arbo and Everbuild.
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What sealant work cannot fix
In fairness, some problems need a different trade:
- Old mastic in a building from before 2000 that should be checked for asbestos before it’s disturbed
- A tray or bath that is cracked
- A bath, tray or worktop that moves until it’s properly fixed
If in doubt, phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and we will say what we think.
Where we work in Waldershare
- Expansion joints
- Mouldy bath & shower sealant
- Leaking tray & enclosure joints
- Botched or over-sealed joints
- Failed movement joints
- Shrunken worktop sealant
Looking after it afterwards
So the new joints stay in good condition:
- Get the cause of a repeat leak found before resealing
- Run the fan after every shower
- Clean sealant with mild products only
- Check ceilings under showers for marks
Go easy on the new sealant: no scraping, scouring pads or harsh chemicals.
Leaks through failed sealant grow over time. Each use pushes more water behind the bead, into floors, walls or ceilings. Early action keeps it to a sealant job.
For landlords and businesses
For anyone letting property in or around Waldershare, jobs at different addresses can go on one quote. Send us the addresses and the work at each, and photos by email help.
Letting agents often deal with us directly. Tell us the address, the job and how access works and we’ll quote.